CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IELTS PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
This course designed for all those who are presently teaching exam preparation classes or who intend to teach such classes in the future.
Even though many areas are similar to general English classes, exam preparation is a critical element that is more demanding on the teacher.
PROGRAMME CONTENTS
Introduction to the IELTS
- What is IELTS
- IELTS test format
Teaching Listening Skills
- Listening for specific information
- Identifying detail
- Identifying the main idea
- Seeing beyond the literal meaning
Teaching Speaking Skill
- Part one of the speaking test – the interview (self-introduction)
- Part two of the speaking tests – the long turn (speaking at length).
- Part three of the Speaking test – the discussion
Teaching Reading Comprehension Skill
- Skimming and scanning for specific information and detail
- Identifying main and supporting ideas
- Improving reading skills and summarizing
- Understanding argument
- Identifying opinion/attitude and making inferences
- The difference between general and academic reading
Academic writing skill
- Describing facts, figures and trends
- Summarizing data
- Describing a process
- Planning a Structure
- Introducing topics and main ideas
- Developing an argument
- Writing your answer
- The differences between general and academic writing
ADMISSION CRITERIA
To apply for the course, all trainees should meet the following admission criteria:
- 5 GCE "O" Levels with a credit in English
- If you do not fall within the above category and think you qualify for the course, please submit all your qualifications and a letter explaining why you should be considered. Your application will then be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
AWARD
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded with a Certificate in Teaching IELTS Preparation. The Certificate will be awarded by The TESOL Training Centre.
PROGRAMME ARTICULATION
This programme allows student to transfer credits to MSC in Education (TEFL) offered by NSU, USA.
